Manager of Academic & Capital Initiatives, Central Services

Manager of Academic &amp; Capital Initiatives, Central Services<p> <strong>About Colorado Mountain College</strong></p> <p>Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone - students, faculty, staff, and community members - regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. An institution that is also integrally connected to, appreciated by, and supported by those same communities.</p> <p>Envision yourself at a dynamic, innovative, forward-leaning college that has a highly entrepreneurial spirit and deep commitment to every learner - from first-generation college students and new-traditional and adult learners to academically motivated students seeking a more traditional liberal arts education - all within a robust and highly personalized learning environment.</p> <p>Visualize applying your energy and skills to an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer competitive compensation and benefits while encouraging every team member to renew and recharge in places of inspiration, reflection, and world-class outdoor recreation.</p> <p>Welcome to Colorado Mountain College and its eleven campus locations sprinkled across a spectacular region of Colorado's central Rocky Mountains.</p> <p> <strong>Our vision</strong></p> <p>Colorado Mountain College aspires to be the most inclusive and innovative student-centered college in the nation, elevating the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of its beautiful Rocky Mountain communities.</p> <p> <strong>The college</strong></p> <p>CMC is a comprehensive, public, open-access dual-mission institution offering 136 academic programs ranging from bachelor's and associate degrees, specialized certificates, and a wide range of online, non-credit and lifelong learning courses, as well as extensive concurrent enrollment opportunities in close partnership with neighboring school districts.</p> <p>Over 15,000 students attend CMC annually, and 40% of degree-seeking students earn a certificate or degree every year. The college's Latinx enrollment has doubled in six years to 29%, making CMC a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). CMC courses are highly personal and many are experiential by design, each with a maximum registration of 25 students.</p> <p>Colorado Mountain College campuses are located in Aspen, Carbondale, Breckenridge, Dillon, Steamboat Springs, downtown Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley, Leadville, Rifle, the Vail Valley, and Salida. Of these locations, three are "traditional" residential-Spring Valley, Leadville, and Steamboat Springs; students in Breckenridge, Edwards, Spring Valley and Steamboat Spring have access to college-owned apartment-style housing. CMC campuses are close-knit communities, on average serving between 1,000 - 2,000 students.</p> <p>The majority of the college's financial support comes from local property taxes, not tuition or state revenues. Consequently, CMC is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, mission-focused, and responsive to community and workforce needs. The college's Central Services office, which provides administrative support to all campus locations, is located in historic downtown Glenwood Springs, the town from which CMC originally launched in 1965.</p> <p>Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For general information about CMC, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: <a href="http://www.coloradomtn.edu" >www.coloradomtn.edu</a>.</p> <p> <strong>Our commitment to an environment where everyone belongs</strong></p> <p>Our college and beloved mountain communities are enriched by a variety of voices and experiences.</p> <p>At Colorado Mountain College, we continually work to improve learning and working environments that welcome everyone. We are deeply committed to promoting a free and open exchange of ideas, improving critical thinking, deepening mutual empathy and respect, and ensuring that every learner and team member has equal opportunities for personal and professional success.</p> <p>The college prioritizes the recruitment, hiring and retaining of a highly engaged workforce that reflects and supports the backgrounds, characteristics and aspirations of the students enrolled at the college. CMC therefore values applicants who demonstrate prior accomplishments, training, and a commitment to the concepts of inclusive and equitable practices, as well as an understanding of historic and current social issues that impact groups of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.</p> <p>CMC employees enjoy regular opportunities to raise their awareness about pressing societal issues, develop individual critical thinking skills, and expand their understanding of and empathy toward others regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or other factors. Our goal is to deliver highly personalized teaching methods and effective student support services that enable students to achieve their goals, regardless of academic or financial barriers.</p> <p>Applicants to Colorado Mountain College must demonstrate a commitment and competence to work effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.</p> <p>For more information about CMC, go to: <a href="http://www.coloradomtn.edu" >www.coloradomtn.edu</a>.</p> <p> <strong>The position</strong></p> <p>Under the direction of the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, this position is both a tactical and strategic role that provides leadership and support for department projects and initiatives, particularly those related to academic programs and capital investments. The incumbent will oversee grant-funded projects, many of which involve federal funding sources, requiring meticulous oversight of federal compliance requirements. Collaboration with various departments, including but not limited to CMC Foundation, and CMC departments such as Academic Affairs, Facilities, Purchasing, and Legal Counsel, among others, is integral to the role. Additionally, the position coordinates and tracks grant funds, specifically for CMC initiatives, ensuring efficient utilization and compliance with funding guidelines. The incumbent shall be responsible for ensuring that projects are implemented on-time, on-budget and in compliance with the rules/regulations of the awarding entity. The position may be required to travel to campus sites and will coordinate the completion and submission of mandatory grant reporting and compliance.</p> <p>Hiring range = $78,968.60 - $87,742.89 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Excellent benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual &amp; sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate's skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.</p> <p> <strong>View/download job description including hiring salary range: </strong> <a href="https://coloradomtn.edu/download/1331/2023-ft-job-descriptions/238970/manager-of-academic-and-capital-initiatives-2023" > <strong>Manager of Academic &amp; Capital Initiatives</strong></a></p> <p> <u>Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)</u></p> <p>Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples of ideal qualifications may include bachelor's degree with two years of related experience in education, grants administration or government; or an applicable combination of experience and education that equals 3 years related experience or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.</p> <p>Requires knowledge of: proficient in the entire Microsoft office software Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with project management. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time. Ability to think critically, incorporate best practices within the organization. Work independently and follow through on tasks. Collaborate and be effective in working with diverse populations. Must be well organized, able to prioritize work, manage time effectively, and follow through on commitments. Knowledge of the federal, state, municipal and regulatory agency rules and regulations. Proven ability to work with minimal guidance, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated problem solving skills.</p> <p>Requires ability to: manage multiple projects simultaneously; perform research and evaluation; provide training and work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and groups; exhibit excellent organizational, writing, and negotiating skills; present in front of the Board of Trustees, ability to stay up-to-date with federal and state regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices in grant management to ensure adherence to guidelines and optimize funding opportunities, understanding of budgeting principles and financial management to effectively allocate and track grant funds, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and maximizing impact.</p> <p>Preferred skills include direct experience working with state and federal grants, preparing compliance reports, and managing grant budgets. Knowledge of federal grant regulations, such as EDGAR or OMB, and state fiscal rules very helpful.</p> <p>Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These values reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that's the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, collaborative partner, and community member in our trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.</p> <p>Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities strongly preferred.</p> <p> <strong>To Apply: </strong>Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.</p> <p> <strong>External Applicants: <a href="https://coloradomtn.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx? site=1&amp;c=coloradomtn&amp;id=1484" >Apply Online</a></strong></p> <p> <strong>Internal Applicants: </strong>Please proceed to the HR page of Basecamp <em>or by searching in Learning Hub</em> for instructions on applying for a full-time position as an internal applicant.</p> <p> <strong>Position anticipated to close on June 14, 2024, or until filled.</strong></p> <img src="https://ygzm5vgh89zp-u4384.pressidiumcdn.com/wp-content/themes/dynamik-gen/images/content-filler.png" alt="" /><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmJnZW5lcmljLjk4NjA3LjEyNTI0QGluc2lkZWhpZ2hlcmVkY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">